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Proposed rate increase for MSD heads to April ballot

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:13:42 GMT

ST. LOUIS – The board of trustees for the Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District voted in favor of a proposed rate increase that would raise customers’ bills by approximately 32% over four years.The proposed increase will now head to the April ballot, where voters will have the final say.MSD’s Rate Commission recommended the increase despite objections from critics, who believe the increase will lead to difficult choices for some citizens. Some were hoping the board would consider a smaller, 24% increase.“I’ll be 72 next month and right now, I’m still working trying to catch up on bills,” St. Louis resident Sheila Davis said. She and several other MSD customers expressed their opposition to the board before the vote was taken. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Breaking News SIGN UP NOW ...

Atlanta P.D. comes to St. Louis to poach potential police

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:13:42 GMT

ST. LOUIS – The shortage of police officers in America has gotten so extreme that it's pitting city against city. The Atlanta Police Department is coming to St. Louis for a three-day hiring event, looking to lure new officers from our area.It’s not sitting very well around here.The Atlanta department’s flyer publicizing the event shows its starting yearly police pay of $52,865 is about $330 less than the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department’s starting pay of $53,196.FOX 2 confirmed that St. Louis Mayor Tishaura Jones texted Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens to stop poaching our people.Alderman Rasheen Aldridge Jr. (Ward 14) agreed.“If it’s Atlanta down police, Nashville down police, or St. Louis down police, I do think it’s a little bit of trying to take away from a pot that’s already empty,” he said. “It’s crazy that they would be coming eight hours away just to try to recruit police officers when we need as many people as we need. We not only just start off better (with pay), but I ...

'Underground market' buying diabetic strips with cash

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:13:42 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. – They're signs that pop. Bright yellow with red text catching the eye of drivers and pedestrians at busy intersections: “Cash for Diabetic Strips.”The buying and selling of medical supplies for people with diabetes has been described as an underground market.Yvonne Johnson's insurance covers a big chunk of her diabetic test strips."It's so expensive for the people who don't have insurance," Johnson said. "Each order they send me, it's about $20."Johnson has type 2 diabetes and checks her blood sugar multiple times a week using diabetic test strips, which are tiny tabs that diabetics depend on to test their blood sugar level."I wouldn't dare sell them," Johnson said. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Daily News SIGN UP NOW The signs offer cas...

Kickin’ It with Kiz Podcast: Is the shine off Coach Prime and CU Buffs football?

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:13:42 GMT

In the latest edition of the Kickin’ it with Kiz podcast, Mark Kiszla breaks down all things local sports including where to lose your money this weekend on sports wagers.Kiz re-introduces his pod after a layoff and looks ahead to his 40th season covering Denver sports.Sports editor Matt Schubert joins Kiz to talk about the Buffs, Broncos and why January might be a little quiet in Denver.Buffs money? Bills Money? Is Russell Wilson a safe bet?Readers weigh in on parting shots in which Kiz responds to the world of Twitter (or is it X?) commenters.The Kickin’ it with Kiz podcast is brought to you by Argonaut Wine & Liquor, featuring Buffalo Trace.Subscribe to the podcastSoundCloud | iTunes | Google Play | Stitcher | RSSProducer: AAron OntiverozMusic: “Bumble Bees” by Schama NoelWant more sports news? Sign up for the Sports Omelette to get all our analysis on Denver’s teams.Want more Broncos news? Sign up for the Broncos Insider to get all our NFL analysis.

Motorcyclist dies after 3-vehicle crash in San Fernando Valley

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:13:42 GMT

First responders are on the scene of a fatal traffic collision in the San Fernando Valley involving two cars and a motorcycle, authorities confirmed to KTLA.  Calls about the three-vehicle crash in the 8600 block of North Woodley Avenue in North Hills came in at around 6:40 p.m., officials with the Los Angeles Fire Department said.  Video of the scene posted to the Citizen App showed a heavy presence of firefighters. Damage could also clearly be seen to the rear of a white four-door sedan, along with a deployed driver-side airbag.  A motorcyclist was killed in a three-vehicle crash in North Hills on Nov. 9, 2023. (Citizen App)A motorcyclist was killed in a three-vehicle crash in North Hills on Nov. 9, 2023. (Citizen App)Details are limited and it’s unclear what led to the crash, but fire officials said the motorcyclist was declared dead at the scene. No other injuries were reported.  Traffic in the area of Woodley Avenue and Napa Street was expected to be impacted while au...

Local state of emergency declared after historic hangar fire in Orange County

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:13:42 GMT

County and city officials have declared a local state of emergency on Thursday after poor air quality, asbestos and toxins were found after a fire destroyed a historic air base hangar in Tustin.On Wednesday, samples of debris and ash were collected in areas near the hangar and lab testing confirmed the presence of asbestos lead, arsenic and nickel, according to the South Coast Air Quality Management District.Residents are urged to "exercise caution to reduce exposure during the clean-up of structural fire debris," said the Orange County Health Care Agency.According to the emergency proclamation from the city of Tustin, health officials have “conducted air quality samples which showed elevated levels of chemicals of potential public health concerns.”Air samples collected from public areas near the hangar and in local communities are also being analyzed for “gaseous air toxics, such as benzene.” Long-term environmental testing is anticipated as results are being processed. Orange...

Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak says he's back home after having a minor stroke in Mexico

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:13:42 GMT

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak says he suffered a minor stroke while attending a business conference in Mexico City.Wozniak told ABC News in a text Thursday that he felt dizzy Wednesday morning, then experienced vertigo before going to the hospital where a MRI revealed he had had a “minor but real stroke.” Wozniak, 73, had been scheduled to speak at the World Business Forum in Mexico City, a two-day gathering billed as the world’s most important management event. Other advertised speakers were Carly Fiorina, the former CEO of Hewlett-Packard and Muhammad Yunus, a pioneer in microfinance who was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.The convivial Wozniak, who teamed up with the late Steve Jobs to found Apple in 1976, had been scheduled as the conference’s closing speaker Wednesday afternoon.Wozniak told the New York Times that he was released from the hospital Thursday, flew back to California and was waiting for dinner at home in Los Gatos. “I'm back home and feeling good...

$350K of stolen goods recovered in Oakland, Sacramento County fencing operation

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:13:42 GMT

(KRON) -- California Highway Patrol busted a large fencing operation on Tuesday and recovered merchandise that is worth more than $350,000, it said in a press release. The goods were located in the cities of Oakland and Galt, which is in Sacramento County. The Concord Police Department has been investigating the case for several months after a string of robberies in Concord, the department said on Facebook. The investigation led the department to the location in Oakland, which authorities did not specify.Image from CHPImage from CHP"These operations were conducted based on prior intelligence, indicating that the Oakland residence was potentially being used for illegal fencing activities, associated with known suspects," CHP said. "In Galt, additional stolen retail merchandise was suspected to be stored in a box van and a trailer." In Oakland, police found a loaded handgun and items stolen from retail stores. The "primary suspects" were arrested and are facing charges including grand...

Spain’s Socialists will grant amnesty to Catalan separatists in return for support of new government

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:13:42 GMT

MADRID (AP) — Spain’s Socialist Party has struck a deal with a fringe Catalan separatist party to grant an amnesty for potentially thousands of people involved in the region’s failed secession bid in exchange for its backing of acting Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez in forming a new government.Socialist lawmaker and party official Santos Cerdán announced the deal Thursday in Brussels after sealing the agreement with the party led by Carles Puigdemont, who fled to Belgium after leading the failed 2017 independence attempt for Catalonia.“This is a political agreement and an agreement for an amnesty,” Cerdán said.The decision greatly boosts Sánchez’s chances of forming another minority leftist coalition government. Sánchez, a Socialist and Spain’s leader since 2018, still needs the backing of a small Basque party, but he is likely to achieve that.An amnesty has been the crucial part of difficult negotiations by representatives of Sánchez’s caretaker leftist government ...

Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak says he’s back home after having a minor stroke in Mexico

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:13:42 GMT

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak says he suffered a minor stroke while attending a business conference in Mexico City.Wozniak told ABC News in a text Thursday that he felt dizzy Wednesday morning, then experienced vertigo before going to the hospital where a MRI revealed he had had a “minor but real stroke.” Wozniak, 73, had been scheduled to speak at the World Business Forum in Mexico City, a two-day gathering billed as the world’s most important management event. Other advertised speakers were Carly Fiorina, the former CEO of Hewlett-Packard and Muhammad Yunus, a pioneer in microfinance who was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.The convivial Wozniak, who teamed up with the late Steve Jobs to found Apple in 1976, had been scheduled as the conference’s closing speaker Wednesday afternoon.Wozniak told the New York Times that he was released from the hospital Thursday, flew back to California and was waiting for dinner at home in Los Gatos. “I’m back home and feelin...